Can't get my baby to sleep

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It's the day that's the problem and he's 7 weeks and takes ages at night don't know what to do I've tried everything I've been suggested and I just can't cope anymore

It's the day that's the problem and he's 7 weeks and takes ages at night don't know what to do I've tried everything I've been suggested and I just can't cope anymore

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Angela W(311)

Posted on 07-09-2013 at 6.08PM

does he not fall asleep after his milk? have you tried a vibrating rocker or a mobile sounds like non of you are getting any sleep:hug:

does he not fall asleep after his milk? have you tried a vibrating rocker or a mobile sounds like non of you are getting any sleep:hug:

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Laura M(1838)

Posted on 07-09-2013 at 6.27PM

No were not he falls asleep on me but then as soon as I put him down he wakes up. I've started a bedtime routine and takes an hour to go to sleep and then wakes up once in the night x

No were not he falls asleep on me but then as soon as I put him down he wakes up. I've started a bedtime routine and takes an hour to go to sleep and then wakes up once in the night x

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Angela W(311)

Posted on 07-09-2013 at 6.38PM

have you tried placing him in his moses/crib and lying on the bed next to him and letting him cry if he just wants picking up? x

have you tried placing him in his moses/crib and lying on the bed next to him and letting him cry if he just wants picking up? x

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Laura M(1838)

Posted on 07-09-2013 at 8.03PM

Yeah tried this he has gone off tonight as he was so tired hopefully stays there for awhile maybe he just isn't a Napper in the day

Yeah tried this he has gone off tonight as he was so tired hopefully stays there for awhile maybe he just isn't a Napper in the day

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Vicki S(264)

Posted on 07-09-2013 at 8.09PM

DD decided that she didn't want to nap in the day, at about that age. She naps for about half an hour, twice a day on the sofa with either me or Daddy with her. Maybe try for a routine, like a nap every 3 hours or so?

DD decided that she didn't want to nap in the day, at about that age. She naps for about half an hour, twice a day on the sofa with either me or Daddy with her. Maybe try for a routine, like a nap every 3 hours or so?

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Laura M(1838)

Posted on 07-09-2013 at 8.10PM

Yeah I tired a routine in the day and got more stressed so have concentrated on a bedtime routine which seems to be working but it's only been a week so not jinx it. Maybe ill try a relaxed one i have heard of the easy routine eat activity sleep you time.

Yeah I tired a routine in the day and got more stressed so have concentrated on a bedtime routine which seems to be working but it's only been a week so not jinx it. Maybe ill try a relaxed one i have heard of the easy routine eat activity sleep you time.

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Danielle C(92)

Posted on 07-09-2013 at 8.18PM

Have you tried swaddling the baby? It really helped mine when he woke up every time I out him down! :)

Have you tried swaddling the baby? It really helped mine when he woke up every time I out him down!

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Megan R(59)

Posted on 08-09-2013 at 4.08PM

My little one is the same but he hates being swaddled so I have him on me then when I see he's getting sleepy I put him in his cot and then just patt him off. I let my little one sleep on his tummy as he prefers it to his back or side.
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My little one is the same but he hates being swaddled so I have him on me then when I see he's getting sleepy I put him in his cot and then just patt him off. I let my little one sleep on his tummy as he prefers it to his back or side.

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Laura M(1838)

Posted on 08-09-2013 at 4.14PM

Yeah could try that. I do this and he will only have 30 mins max.

Yeah could try that. I do this and he will only have 30 mins max.

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Posted on 12-09-2013 at 10.06PM

Hi Laura,
I can see that you are struggling to get your 7 week old to nap during the day.:( Can I clarify that your LO is sleeping well throughout the night?
Babies of this age often need help to learn how to sleep during the day. There is some advice at the following link which gives useful advice on how to do this: Baby Naps and daytime sleeps - Netmums
I wander what you are doing in your you time? Are there others around you that can support you and help you to get a break? These early weeks are often difficult but it will settle down and become easier.
In your post you mention feeling unable to cope, I wander how long you have felt like this? Is this feeling always there or does it come and go? I wonder have you had the opportunity to speak to your GP or health visitor about how you feel?
Please do come back Laura so we can keep supporting you. :hug:

Hi Laura,

I can see that you are struggling to get your 7 week old to nap during the day.:( Can I clarify that your LO is sleeping well throughout the night?

Babies of this age often need help to learn how to sleep during the day. There is some advice at the following link which gives useful advice on how to do this:Baby Naps and daytime sleeps - Netmums

I wander what you are doing in your you time? Are there others around you that can support you and help you to get a break? These early weeks are often difficult but it will settle down and become easier.

In your post you mention feeling unable to cope, I wander how long you have felt like this? Is this feeling always there or does it come and go? I wonder have you had the opportunity to speak to your GP or health visitor about how you feel?